tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15109540.post113951698694411500..comments2023-11-14T06:12:19.379-05:00Comments on I'm Just a Girl...: A Working Mom's Observation...Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00747583945280534950noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15109540.post-1139689779966087132006-02-11T15:29:00.000-05:002006-02-11T15:29:00.000-05:00I've been on both sides of the fence. I was able ...I've been on both sides of the fence. I was able to stay at home with my kids for seven years, until my younger son was in preschool. It was a very precious time that I wouldn't have traded for anything. But SAHM's get criticized, too and are often not valued for what they do. When I did go to work outside the home I was fortunate enough to find a part-time job where I could still take the children to school and got off in time to pick them up. It was flexible so I could go on field trips and even bring them to work with me if they were a little under the weather or were off for the day. Now I work at the same school that they attend, and even though the whole day can pass by w/out seeing them, they can still come to me if they need something...and it's nice to know their friends and see the dynamics. <BR/><BR/>I think that it's a shame that women can't just be "Moms"...and that they can't simply support one another. We're all doing the best we can in our situations...and loving our babies with all our hearts.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05334129707341089450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15109540.post-1139645127727257102006-02-11T03:05:00.000-05:002006-02-11T03:05:00.000-05:00They are only going to be like this for a short ti...They are only going to be like this for a short time. Savor every moment. This was a special day. Consume these days like delicacies.bigwhitehathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378526701377764387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15109540.post-1139623695078927012006-02-10T21:08:00.000-05:002006-02-10T21:08:00.000-05:00I'm a working mom too. And I struggle with it eve...I'm a working mom too. And I struggle with it everyday. All of my friends, and I mean ALL of my friends, are SAHM's and I always feel so out of place when we're all together and often feel like I'm being judged because I'm not one.<BR/><BR/>There are some days when I really wish I was a SAHM and then there are days where I am so glad I'm not. But either way our lifestyle and finances would not allow me to at this time.chesneygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277804935625220924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15109540.post-1139593875101998402006-02-10T12:51:00.000-05:002006-02-10T12:51:00.000-05:00I feel the same about myself. I am not cut out to...I feel the same about myself. I am not cut out to be a full-time stay at home Mom. Working definitely makes me appreciate the time I do have at home. To each his own and that's what works for me. <BR/><BR/>Boot shopping, or any shopping for that matter sounds just dreamy.***https://www.blogger.com/profile/06363588787034436981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15109540.post-1139575452323257062006-02-10T07:44:00.000-05:002006-02-10T07:44:00.000-05:00Rebecca, thanks so much for posting this! I could...Rebecca, thanks so much for posting this! I couldn't agree more. I work because our lifestyle needs me to work, but if I could stay home I'd still work (but do something more fun ;D) because as you said, it makes me a better mother to have a me-life as well. Plus we are blessed that my MIL watches my son while we work and it gives them a wonderful op to bond and build a close relationship that benefits them both.<BR/><BR/>I can't tell you how hard it's been for me to make mom friends. When I had Incrediboy, everyone said don't worry, you'll hook up with other moms like that. Not so. I am a cold heartless person I guess for having a career as well. I haven't even been able to find a mommy and me playgroup to join becuae they are all held when I am at work!<BR/><BR/>Even though you know you are doing what's right for you and your family, it really defeats you to have the rest of the young parent population so set against you.clewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160166319971765227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15109540.post-1139532408174263862006-02-09T19:46:00.000-05:002006-02-09T19:46:00.000-05:00I would like to be a stay at home dad, as long as ...I would like to be a stay at home dad, as long as my kids are not to annoying, which unfortunately if they are related to me, they will be.Big Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422019301531343647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15109540.post-1139523086047194382006-02-09T17:11:00.000-05:002006-02-09T17:11:00.000-05:00Excellent post, Rebecca, and I think it sums up th...Excellent post, Rebecca, and I think it sums up the way a lot of moms--working and non- -- feel. I was fortunate to work either part-time or freelance from home before my son started school full time, and I admit the change to full-time employment was a little hard on him--at first. But now (at age 11) he has long since understood that not only does my working mean fewer money worries, but that I'm a happier and better mom, too. <BR/><BR/>I know MY mom was a happier, better mom for working, but my mother-in-law seems to have really grooved on staying home and raising four kids. To each her own (as long as your budget can handle it!).Alison Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616978786997309940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15109540.post-1139520963939254652006-02-09T16:36:00.000-05:002006-02-09T16:36:00.000-05:00I'd laugh if I thought you were really kidding abo...I'd laugh if I thought you were really kidding about the boot shopping and massage. ;)<BR/><BR/>Seriously though, I can't believe in this day and age that you would be judged for choosing to be a working mom. I know it happens, but sheesh. I would bet that even though you are a working mom, (or maybe because you are one) you fill the roll of mother excellently and then some.<BR/><BR/>I chose to work out of my home which has it's own pro's and con's, but we're making it work. I only have to go into the office occasionally and when I do, it's a nice time away from the baby, but I'm alway ready to come back.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474426124497486683noreply@blogger.com